philip_grubaugh

Didn't think about this until I wrote the explanation... you said a 300 grain XTP, but is it a .430 - 44 cal XTP or a .452 - 45 cal XTP. The information below pertains to a .452 - 45 cal XTP.

Good to know you are shooting 50 cals. I really think your problem would be solved if you got yourself some HPH-24's from MMP or Harvester Regular Long sabots.

Call Connie at MMP she probably would even send you a few to sample. I am pretty confident you could shoot them in any weather.

If you are shooting regular XTP's it might be more economical to buy bulk boxes of Hornady bullets then but the sabot that will perform in your gun.

Another option is to buy Thompson Center bullets - they are XTP's using their name - they should come with the right size sabots....

http://www.tcarms.com/TC_HTML/access_proj_magexpress.htm

It still might be cheaper to purchase separately.

There might be somewhat of a problem purchasing TC Mag Express Sabots from a dealer - you might not get the same each time you order - TC is no different than any large business they want to make money so the company that produces sabots for less money TC will use, so sometimes you might get Harvester the next time it might be MMP.

Once again if the 24's do not go down with realative ease the Harvester "Crush Rib" is you next option.... it is the thinnest one out there right now.